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Press Release: Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces The Prohibition Collection

Buffalo Trace Distillery is thrilled to announce The Prohibition Collection: an annual limited-edition, multi-bottle collection honoring the whiskeys that were legally produced and sold at the distillery during arguably the most contentious time period in alcohol history. Known then as the George T. Stagg Distillery, the debut release tributes five Prohibition Era-brands that have, until now, disappeared: Old Stagg, Golden Wedding, Three Feathers, Walnut Hill and George T. Stagg Spiritus Frumenti. From 1920 to 1933, the […]

September 26, 2023

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J.C. Newman Ships 2023 Brick House Bricktoberfest Cigars

This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. announced they will begin shipping Brick House Bricktoberfest cigars to 128 retailers across the United States and in Germany. This year’s release of Brick House Bricktoberfest cigars is a 6 x 52” cigar with a pigtail cap. Rolled at J.C. Newman PENSA in Esteli, Nicaragua, these limited-edition cigars features a Havana Rosado wrapper grown in Ecuador with a hearty blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos. This blend is designed to pair perfectly […]

September 22, 2023

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Press Release: Jim Young to Join Plasencia as Interim CEO, Advisor & Board Member

Plasencia 1865 has announced that industry legend Jim Young has joined their company as an advisor and board member. Mr. Young has been in the premium cigar industry since 2011 with Oettinger Davidoff AG, first as President – Davidoff North America based in Pinellas Park, FL and then as Davidoff’s Global Chief Commercial Officer based in Basel, Switzerland. He left Davidoff in 2022 and relocated back to the United States. Prior to his experience in […]

September 21, 2023

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Selected Tobacco Releases Limited Edition Ashtrays

Nelson Alfonso is more than just the blender of cigars such as Atabey, Alfonso, Bandolero and Byron. He is an artist first and foremost and is responsible for the branding of many Habano S.A. releases such as Cohiba Behike and Vegueros. He has designed limited edition jars, and humidors including the Padron 50th. Now you can add ashtrays to the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship. He has released three limited edition ashtrays for the Byron […]

September 19, 2023

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Press Release: C.L.E. Cigars Promotes Robert Wright to National Sales Manager

C.L.E. Cigar Company promotes industry veteran Robert Wright to National Sales Manager. Robert has an extensive resume in the cigar industry that dates back 40 years, which includes Camacho and Davidoff Cigars as well as his own brand Pura Soul. Robert Wright will step into his role immediately. Robert Wright, born in Costa Rica, grew up in the U.S. and followed his first love, music. Robert majored in music and went on to perform professionally. […]

September 12, 2023

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Press Release: MEERAPFEL Cigar launches “Ernest” Master Blend

The MEERAPFEL family operates the oldest business in the premium cigar industry – an unrivaled legacy spanning over 400 years and 11 generations of tradition. While not known by the masses the family produces authentic Cameroon wrapper used throughout the cigar industry. In 2022 MEERAPFEL created a new segment in the premium cigar world with its MEERAPFEL Cigar; the Uber Luxury. The company is set to release their third Master bend called “Ernest” in Dortmund, Germany […]

September 12, 2023

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Press Release: Barrell Craft Spirits® Introduces New Cask Finish Series

Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, today launched the new Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series. The limited-edition Series utilizes the company’s blending and finishing expertise to make bespoke blends of straight bourbon whiskeys with unique finishes. The Cask Finish Series will introduce two blends each year, beginning with the launch of the first two blends this Fall: Amburana and A Tale of Two Islands. Amburana […]

September 8, 2023

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Press Release: NH Liquor Commission Raises $60,000 Through First-Ever Scotch Whisky Raffle in Support of Local Animal Rescue & Therapeutic Organizations

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) recently raised $60,000 in support of animal rescue and therapy organizations in New Hampshire through its “Allies for Animals” raffle. NHLC’s first-ever scotch whiskey raffle featured an exclusive array of nearly 35 products, with the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for the collection totaling well over $10,000. Profits from the Allies for Animals raffle benefitted The Animal Rescue League of NH, Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter, and Back in […]

August 28, 2023

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Press Release: Lost Lantern Declares 2023 as the Summer of Bourbon

The bourbon world has evolved dramatically in the 21st century. Once in steep decline, bourbon has been reborn and is more popular than it has been in half a century. That has led to the proliferation of bourbon producers across the country, making America’s signature spirit in places where it was never made before. Great bourbon now comes from across the United States, from Nevada’s arid deserts to Texas’ sprawling plains, from the snowbelt of […]

June 14, 2023

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces Daniel Weller: An Experimental Line of Wheated Bourbons Honoring an American Whiskey Forefather

Buffalo Trace Distillery is thrilled to announce the launch of Daniel Weller: an experimental line exploring the impact of different strains of wheat on its storied bourbons, inspired by and named after the trailblazer of the Weller family. This exciting release from the original wheated bourbon brand demonstrates Buffalo Trace Distillery’s excellence in innovation while honoring a forefather of American whiskey, Daniel Weller – grandfather to William Larue Weller – and the family distilling traditions […]

June 7, 2023

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It all started in 1998 when I walked into a cigar shop for the first time in Brooklyn, NY. A desire to try something new led to life long friendships and a career in the cigar industry. I served as a shop manager, blogger, shop owner, writer, marketing coordinator, sales and was an award winning podcaster. After 25 years, I decided it was time to leave the cigar industry. Cigars are still as a passion of mine as is bourbon so I continue the legacy with this website.... Cheers & Long Ashes!